Articles tagged with: blue monday

14 January 2019

Beat the January blues with three helpful tips from AWARE

Christmas is over and so is the excitement that comes with it. The decorations are down and we are back to school or work. It is cold, dark and miserable outside, the cost of Christmas is mounting, and many of us have spent the last few weeks overindulging in luxurious foods which can make us...

09 January 2018

Brighten Up Blue Monday!

Blue Monday is the term given to what has been claimed to be the most depressing day of the year. It usually falls on the third Monday of January, which is 15 January this year.
Bad weather, debt levels, lower motivation and failing new year resolutions are some of the reasons suggested for...

17 January 2016

Brighten up Blue Monday

Blue Monday is the name given to the 'most depressing day of the year' which typically falls on the third Monday in January. However, for people with depression, everyday can feel like a 'blue Monday.' Here at AWARE, we are using Blue Monday as an opportunity to raise awareness of the illness of...